Sherri Long
Project and Program Management Consultant
Greater Raleigh,NC
Summary
Resourceful Project and Program Manager with over eight years of expertise in organizing business and learning operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Lead procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitored projects by adhering to schedule and budget constraints, managing cross-functional teams, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accessibility principles, agile methodologies, and budget and financial management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Management Consultant
Freebird Technologies LLC
San Diego (Remote), CA
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive action plans for projects, from inception to closure, including management of tasks, schedules, costs, and timeframes.
- Tracked project progress and updates and monitored deliverables, milestones and issues for accurate reporting.
- Implemented ADDIE Model in order to manage process improvement tools for future projects.
- Utilized more than 5 iteration cycles to enhance efficiency of documentation processes by 75%.
- Developed and optimized 3 project management resources and work-flow tools, using hybrid project management software to prioritize expected outcomes.
Project Consultant
Sound Thinking LLP
San Marcos (Remote), TX
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Defined and communicated specific project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resources to develop corporate user interface aids, improving navigation flow for 19 vendors across varied organizations.
- Organized, edited, and reviewed training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Provided continuous progress and process improvement based on confirmed objectives by updating reports to stakeholders.
- Achieved project fulfillment of integration and implementation that resulted in 50%+ improved navigation process efficiencies and usability.
- Ensures project quality standards are met.
Instructional Coordinator | Facilitator
Hayat Universal School
Doha (Remote), Qatar
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Aligned and managed international cross-functional stakeholders around core curriculum framework for 20+ instructors using ADDIE Framework to enhance learner thinking and writing abilities.
- Evaluated current instructional design and planning, aiding in implementation of research-based practices by instructors, with projected 50% increase of engagement and academic progress.
- Provided continuous stream of process improvement by scheduling regular status updates with vendors on relevant deliverables, adjusting framework as needed.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans and maintained relevant documentation.
Gifted Learning Specialist | Program Manager
Qatar Foundation
Doha, Qatar
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Defined and managed project life cycles for series of growth-based projects targeting divergent learners, increasing engagement by more than 75%.
- Managed resource allocation and sustained participation for innovation-based projects involving 200+ neurodivergent and advanced learners.
- Identified and communicated risks and adjustments for successive project life cycles related to 10+ new initiatives within foundation schools, communicating effectively with key stakeholders.
- Defined team directives and provided guidance throughout completion of key project milestones, data analytics revealing 100%+ increase in client approval ratings.
- Planned and monitored implementation of personalized academic, behavioral and emotional support to individual learners to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assessed and managed project risks and provided mitigation strategies.
Education
PMP Certification [In Progress] - Project Management
Project Management Institute
U.S.A. 08.2022 - Current
Learning Design & Development Certification - Learning Sciences
IDOL Courses Academy
Flowery Branch, Georgia 06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Adult Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 01.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Minor: Mathematics)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 09.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Project Management
Affiliations
Project Management Institute
Timeline
PMP Certification [In Progress] - Project Management
Project Management Institute
08.2022 - Current
Project Management Consultant
Freebird Technologies LLC
07.2022 - Current
Project Consultant
Sound Thinking LLP
06.2022 - 08.2022
Learning Design & Development Certification - Learning Sciences
IDOL Courses Academy
06.2022 - 08.2022
Instructional Coordinator | Facilitator
Hayat Universal School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Gifted Learning Specialist | Program Manager
Qatar Foundation
10.2016 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Adult Education
Central Michigan University
01.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Minor: Mathematics)
Texas A&M University
09.1994 - 06.1998
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